ScanMin Minalyser ™

The ScanMin Minalyser™ is a Gamma Activation Dual Response Analysis (GADRA) Elemental Analyser. The analyser uses a high energy Am241Be radionuclide neutron source, which irradiates ALL the material on the belt as result of the temporary excitation of the atoms in the material This provide opportunity to measure two physical reactions:

1. Neutron Inelastic Scatter (NIS)

2. Thermal Neutron Capture. (TNS)

The source life is 432 years which ensures no source top up during the lifetime of the analyser. This dramatically reduces the OpEx costs.

The ScanMin’s patented double decker detector system measures the Gamma Rays emitted by the NIS and TNC reactions above and below the conveyor, compensating for any mass variation on the belt. Each element will have a unique set of Gamma Ray spectrums for NIS and TNC. By selecting Regions of Interest (ROI) the ScanMin team can identify the Element and quantify its concentration.

The Minalyser’s design, high energy source and double detector system provides significant measurements and maintenance advantages.

Calibration Performance	Stable neutron source - No calibration adjustments due to source top up or source replacement. Variable mass flow compensation. Unaffected by Mass variation on the Belt. Measure ORGANIC & IN-ORGANIC elements.
Maintenance	Few moving parts.No Wear Parts.No Chilling or Cooling and associated consumables such as Nitrogen.Digital Temperature Controlled Electronics.
Safety	Automatic source drive control , Retracts source to Safe Space on shutdown.Shielding makes analyser safe for personnel in close proximity.Approved in Canada, Western Australia, South Africa.
Source Life	432 Year Half-life.No source top up required for the entirety of the installation.
Design	Rugged design and wear resistant.Futureproof product.

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ScanMin Africa - Minalyser Elemental Analyser

Applications

Elemental concentration
Mineralogy identification
Total moisture
Volatile matter
ROM feed grade
Stockpile blending control
Mineralogy identification
Quality assurance
Contractual compliance
Smelter feed
C,H,N and O

Typical analytes

Iron ore

Silicon dioxide
Aluminium oxide
Calcium oxide
Manganese II oxide
Sodium oxide
Magnesium oxide
Sulphur trioxide
Zinc oxide
Iron
Moisture
Coal processing

Fertiliser industries

P205
Al203
SiO2
CaO
Fe2O3

Copper and other base materials

Cu, Fe, S, Ca, C, Al, Mg, K, Si, Mn

Technology

The ScanMin Minalyser™ analyser has the ability to analyse the bulk material on a conveyor belt. It is a rugged design that can operate in most industrial environments. The analyser can be used in a wide range of applications. Real-time results assist operators and plant managers with active process control, quality control and contractual compliance.

Certification & SAHPRA

• Import

• Export

• Manufacturing

Western Australia and Canada

Dust Ignition Proof Marking Certificate history: Ex tb IIIB T85°C Db IP 65